Running Races in Tennessee — 2026

There are 419 running races in Tennessee in 2026 across 119 cities. The next upcoming race is the Heroes for Hope 5K & Fun Run in Maryville on April 25. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

KES COLOR RUN 2026

Fri, May 8 · Kingston, TN Kingston

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2026 Running of the Rams 5k

Fri, May 8 · Bartlett, TN Bartlett

Road Ghost Runner - No Race Day Shirt- $20 (no wrist band for food truck)Ghost Runner - With Race Day Shirt- $25 (no wrist band for food truck)5K - Kids 17 & under +2

From $0 Open

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2nd Annual GROW Together 5K

Sat, May 9 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration

From $30 Open

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Renaissance Run 5K (Run or Walk)

Sat, May 9 · Norris, TN Norris

Virtual Renaissance Run: 1 Mile Fun WalkRenaissance Run: 5K Run or 5K WalkRenaissance: Virtual Participant

From $30 Open

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Strawberry Chase 5k, 10k, 1 Mile

Sat, May 9 · Dayton, TN Dayton

Road 1 mile5k10k

From $20 Open

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Connected Community 5K

Sat, May 9 · Shelbyville, TN Shelbyville

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Kingswood 3K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Bean Station, TN Bean Station

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk3K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mother's Day Run Memphis

Sat, May 9 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Road 5K Run/walk10K Run/walk

From $35 Open

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Puryear Day 5k & 10k Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Puryear, TN Puryear

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $20 Open

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Hann Jivin' in the Dark

Sat, May 9 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Trail Kids Trail Mile (Bundle)Kids Trail Mile6 Mile (Bundle) +2

From $9 Open Closing Soon

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American Legion Freedom Run

Sat, May 9 · Athens, TN Athens

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K OpenVirtual Run Anywhere 5K +1

From $25 Open

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The Spirit of Kona Triathlons & 5k/10k

Sat, May 9 · Lenoir City, TN Lenoir City

Triathlon 5k Run10k RunSpirit of Kona Olympic Triathlon Athena +11

From $29 Open Closing Soon

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Feet of Jesus 5k, 10k, + 1 Mile

Sat, May 9 · Lebanon, TN Lebanon

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k10k

From $10 Open

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Hope Adoption Agency's Miles for Mom 5K Run/Walk @8am

Sat, May 9 · Cookeville, TN Cookeville

Road Miles for Mom 5KKids Fun Run 1 Mile

From $15 Open

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Memphis In May Triathlon Weekend

Sat, May 9 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Triathlon Memphis In May Sprint AquaBike - Swim-750m, Bike-13miMemphis In May Sprint Triathlon Swim-750m, Bike-13mi, Run-3miMemphis In May Sprint Triathlon Swim-750m, Bike-13m, Run-3.1m (Relay Team Member - joins team) +7

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (19)

Sat, May 9 · Jackson, TN Jackson

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Neurorecovery Center Nashville Run / Walk / Roll 5K

Sat, May 9 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Road Neurorecovery Run / Walk / Roll 5K

From $40 Open

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"Stepping Into Spring" Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Martin, TN Martin

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90s Throwback 5K

Sat, May 9 · Any town, TN Any town

Virtual 90s Throwback Virtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Trent Holt 5K

Sat, May 9 · Pulaski, TN Pulaski

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Strut Your Mutt

Sat, May 9 · Alcoa, TN Alcoa

Road 2K doggie walkathon5K Fun Run5K doggie walkathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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14th Annual Mudder's Day Madness Mud Run 5K & Fun Run 2026

Sat, May 9 · Maryville, TN Maryville

OCR Fun Run (Ages 4 and up)5K (Ages 13 and up)5K (Ages 8-12 years)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pavement Pounders 5K and 1 mile Fun Run *Must register by May 3rd to receive shirt.

Sat, May 9 · Jamestown, TN Jamestown

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Altra Trail Fun Run

Sun, May 10 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

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Super Mom 5K/10K/Half - Chattanooga

Sun, May 10 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K-No Shirt +6

From $25 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Mike Lovelace Memorial Mile/Duck Island Spring Mile

Tue, May 12 · Kingsport, TN Kingsport

Road Mike Lovelace Memorial Mike/Duck Island Spring Mile Boys Mile 14 and underMike Lovelace Memorial Mile/Spring Mile Competitive WalkMike Lovelace Memorial Mile/Duck Island Spring Mile Girls Mile 14 and under +1

From $5 Open

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2026 Nash Tri Camp

Wed, May 13 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Triathlon C26 Volume and Intensity Triathlon Camp

From $425 Open 40 spots left

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Little River Rush Half Marathon

Sat, May 16 · Maryville, TN Maryville

Virtual Little River Rush 1/2 MarathonVirtual Little River Rush 1/2 Marathon

From $70 Open

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Davis House Dash

Sat, May 16 · Franklin, TN Franklin

Road 1-Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run The Streets 10K/5K

Sat, May 16 · Kingsport, TN Kingsport

Road 5K Run/Walk10K RunUrban Legend (10K & 5K Combo)

From $25 Open

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Nashville Music Dash

Sat, May 16 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K Run - Under 185K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (20)

Sat, May 16 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tillery's Hustle for Hope 5k

Sat, May 16 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road Tillery's Fun Lap (.66 mile)Tillery's Hustle for Hope 5kTillery's Hustle for Hope - Supporting From Home (will receive a mailed race shirt)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Maroon Miles 5K

Sat, May 16 · Collierville, TN Collierville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run (Timed)Toddler Dash (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Glow Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Mcminnville, TN Mcminnville

Road Glow Fun Run

From $25 Open

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SASS STRUT 5K

Sat, May 16 · Hermitage, TN Hermitage

Road 5K Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Fall Creek Falls Spring Sprint Triathlon

Sat, May 16 · Spencer, TN Spencer

Triathlon Sprint Triathlon IndividualSprint AthenaSprint Aquabike +2

From $65 Open

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Burning Off The BBQ 5K

Sat, May 16 · Sevierville, TN Sevierville

Road Burning Off The BBQ 5KWalking Off the BBQSleeping Off the BBQ

From $25 Open

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Run Race Reach for Scholarships

Sat, May 16 · Cleveland, TN Cleveland

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Boots of Honor Memorial

Sat, May 16 · Franklin, TN Franklin

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MRTC KIDS! Spring Program 2026

Sun, May 17 · Cordova, TN Cordova

Road MRTC KIDS! Spring Running Program 2026

From $25 Open

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MRTC Spring Mile

Sun, May 17 · Memphis, TN Memphis

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Nashville Women's Triathlon

Sun, May 17 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Virtual Virtual - Individual - Any DistanceSuper Sprint Triathlon - 3 Person RelaySuper Sprint Triathlon - 2 Person Relay +4

From $79 Open

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May Summer Sizzler 5k + 1 mile

Fri, May 22 · Cleveland, TN Cleveland

Virtual 1 mileVirtual 1 mileVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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15th Annual Live the "Green" Way Liquid Color 5K

Sat, May 23 · Springfield, TN Springfield

Road 15th Annual Live The "Green" Way LIQUID COLOR 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Jamestown Rotary 5K Chicken Run & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 23 · Jamestown, TN Jamestown

Road 2026 Jamestown Rotary 1Mile Fun Run/Walk2026 Jamestown Rotary 5K Chicken Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Goodlettsville Four Mile Classic

Sat, May 23 · Goodlettsville, TN Goodlettsville

Road Goodlettsville Four Mile Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Trach Families presents Breath of Life 5K

Sat, May 23 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

Virtual Sponsor a Trach FamilyFamily Fun Mile5K +2

From $8.49 Open

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EXPO 10K and 5K

Sat, May 23 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Virtual Kids 1 Mile Run5K10K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, May 23 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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